Production Manager - Food Manufacturing

RPO Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated Production Manager to oversee production operations and ensure efficient manufacturing of food products. Responsibilities include managing production staff, optimizing productivity, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in production management, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of safety standards. Competitive salary on offer.

Benefits

Salary negotiable

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production management role, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards (HACCP, ISO).
• Experience in implementing process improvements and lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the production operations.
• Monitor and control production processes to meet quality and quantity targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement production plans.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Production management software

MS Office

Job description

Description

RPO Recruitment is partnering with a well-established food manufacturing company based in Cape Town to find a dedicated and experienced Production Manager. As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the production operations and ensuring the efficient manufacturing of food products.

In this role, you will manage a team of production staff, monitor production processes, and implement strategies to optimize productivity and quality. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement production plans, ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the production operations
• Monitor and control production processes to meet quality and quantity targets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement production plans
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement cost-saving measures
• Supervise and train production staff
• Maintain production records and reports
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production management role, preferably in the food manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards (HACCP, ISO)
• Experience in implementing process improvements and lean manufacturing principles
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet production targets
• Flexibility to work shifts and weekends as required
• Proficiency in MS Office and production management software

Benefits

• Salary negotiable
• Training & Development

RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jamie-Lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.